December 2025/January 2026

The December/January issue of Fastener Technology International is now available online.

In this issue we cover the following articles and more. Click here to read the digital edition.

Industry Events:

Feature Articles:

The Right Repair at the Right Time, by Brett Kuhn
Rebuild and Upgrade Services with Same-As-New Warranty, by RJ Dennis
Considerations for Machine Repair, Rebuild & Remanufacture, by Jim Flanagan
Thread Rolling Equipment Rebuilding, Re-Tooling, Upgrading & Preventative Maintenance Programs, by David C. Willens, Ph.D.
Rebuilding the Future of Fastener Manufacturing, by Ken LeVey
Refurbish Instead of Replace: Modernizing Fastener Manufacturing Machines, by Natasha Pérez Burbano
Celebrating Three Generations, by Bob Munn
History of Automated Inspection Equipment, by George Nygaard
Case Study: Air Quality Overhaul for a Cold Heading & Thread Rolling Manufacturer, by Carlee McAbery
How to Train Your Sorting Machine with Artificial Intelligence, by Ing. Guido Noce
Inspection Process Reliability Enables Quality Control with a Zero-Defect Strategy, by Edgar Wuchrer
Sustainable Steelmaking in Practice, by Deiva Subramanian and Deenadayalan
Hex Socket Set Screws — Including Nylon and Brass Tips — Are ALWAYS 3A per IFI, by Kris Furjanic
Reinventing the Fastener: Turning Heads Across Industries, by Jeff Serle
Fastener Components for Robotic Systems, by Patrick Faulkner
The Importance of Sales Representatives and Education in the Fastener Industry, by Jo Morris and Kyle Lindsly-Roach
Award-Winning Servo-Driven C-Frame Press, by Michelle Moody

Roundup Articles: 1. Process Control, 2. Wire Handling, 3. Construction Fasteners, 4. Plastic Fasteners

Spotlight Article: Testing & Gaging

Plus…Industry, Corporate, Regional, and Product News; USPTO Patents; Byline Columns